All Vaginal discharge are not infectious. Mixed infections with Candida (Yeast) and BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) are more common than you think. 70% of episodes of vaginitis are caused by BV and Yeast.
Do’s and Don’ts! Vaginal health simplified…
Simplified tips to promote your vaginal and overall health. DO’S Drink at least 15-20 glasses of water daily. At least one serving of fresh fruit (mainly berries, bananas etc) daily. Fresh tomatoes, yellow, orange sweet peppers are high in anti-oxidants…
Daily Supplements for Women’s Health
If you are under stress, taking antibiotics, traveling or simply want to promote your health, taking Probiotics daily will maintain the health-promoting good bacteria in your intestinal tract. Wear loose fitting clothes and dress in layers.Daily brisk walking for minimum 30 min at least 4 times a week. Use only water based lubricants. No perfumes or cleansing sprays down there.
Genetic Cancer Screening Tests
family history of Breast/ Ovarian/ Uterine or Colon Cancer
Understanding HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears
Abnormal pap results may be reported as “Abnormal cells of unknown significance (ASCUS)” , low grade intra-epithelial lesion (LGSIL) or high grade squamous intra-epithelial lesion ( HGSIL). The next steps in care are decided depending on the results of the pap smear.
This whirlwind weather driving your sinuses crazy?
Fight the flu with Zinc! More evidence shows that zinc lozenges or pills cut common cold duration 🙂 https://www.mdlinx.com/article/6-immune-boosting-nutrients-for-cold-and-flu-season/fbsqk39D5NwXckpTfSV82
STD testing
The STD ( Sexually Transmitted Disease) testing. From the Pap
Pap without HPV High Risk (Age below 30 years)
Pap with HPV ( Age above 30 yrs)
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Trichomonas
Zika Virus update from ACOG
Antibody testing for Zika virus is now recommended for all pregnant women living in an affected area regardless of the presence of clinical illness
Rising Genital Herpes rates
Genital Herpes has vastly increased in prevalence in the last 10 years especially in the urban areas (35% prevalence rate in the serum (carrier rate) for type 2 of genital herpes). As per CDC data, the initial visits to physician’s…
IUD insertion – What to expect?
An IUD is one of the most effective methods of birth control.
It prevents pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type. You don’t have to worry about birth control during this time.
It’s safe to use while breast-feeding.
It prevents pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type. You don’t have to worry about birth control during this time.
It’s safe to use while breast-feeding.